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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.59, 4,477.54 and 1,752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.59, 4,477.54 and 1,752.51 is: 2,418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.59 : 4,477.54 = 1,752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.59/4,477.54 = 1,752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.59x = 4,477.54 × 1,752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.59x = 7,846,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846,912.91/3,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.46

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